White's Boots

[bornheim]

@Bretro_:

Lowered block heel looking proper- congrats on a fabulous looking pair! Think the brass hardware really make the boot pop. Btw- these soft toe? Also, is the leather combo brown dress x British tan?

@emceeQ:

Really digging that leather combo.  Great boots…

Thanks for the comments!

Actually, these have a standard height block heel (and it just goes to show how photos can be deceptive). I didn't want to risk messing with the "arch ease" set-up by lowering the heel, and thought that if for some reason the standard height didn't work out I'd just have the heel lowered by a shoemaker. But the standard height feels perfect. Comfortable straight out of the box.

I originally specified the upper with Brown Smooth (oil tan), but then changed my mind and switched to brown chrome excel. I also asked for the back strap in black. I'm glad I went with the full boot in CXL (although I have a few pairs now) as I like the way it moulds and wears. Also, I'm surprised at how substantial the lining is… like everything else about the construction of the boot, its heavy duty.

Here are the full specs:

Custom Semi Dress
Last: Standard
Upper (Shaft) Leather: Brown Chrome Excel
Toe Vamp Leather: Black Chrome Excel
Leather Liner: Cream
Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe
Heel Base: 90 Degree Blocked off Heel
Heel Lifts: Standard
Midsole: Single
Edge: Brown
Sole Vibram 269
Sole Trim: Close Trim
Hardware: Brass Eyes & Hooks

A couple more pics:

[emceeQ]

That really is a fantastic looking build…

[specmvl]

Beautiful build, Bornheim. Brass eyes, laces and edge work perfectly with the leathers.

[4c]

clean looking boots!

[derivative666]

Very classy build

[Giles]

Watch this space….A customer (and forum member) and I are discussing a black/brown Viberg service boot......

[superfuzz]

Shouldn't we watch the Viberg thread then?

[Giles]

You will get pointed to the right place when we have a build finalised…..

[superfuzz]

Just bustin your chops, G!

[skaterpunk437]

Hey looking into Whites semi-dress boots and had a question on the different leather options what are the differences in durability and comfort for the different types of leather ? I am overwhelmed by the options for leathers (colors and animals)

[Megatron1505]

Comfort - Chromexcel or buffalo, but both mark fairly easily.

Durability - Horse, Dress or Smooth. I recommend dress as the most bang for your buck, it ages well too.

[derivative666]

Here are my White's SD in brown dress

[JCMx800]

skaterpunk437, I am with Mega, go with Smooth or Dress.
D666, the evo is sick!!! I like it!

[khaki8]

666…killer photo of those white's....scuffing looks nice but I'm a wax polish freak so could never get there...unless I used sandpaper.

[derivative666]

^Never ever do that to your whites

[4c]

Boots with perfect well worn patina covered in indigo…
Derivative666 knows how to wear his boots!

[tigerpac]

Looking good

[derivative666]

[ben2t]

Look awesome Derivative, i almost went for brown leather.
here what i finally decided on mine a simple standard build on semi dress.

[derivative666]

Black Dress SD